B BEN Toronto, ON M5T 1K7,

Y YOGANATHAN 226-979-2192
benbyoganathan@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Resourceful Line Cook thrives under pressure and prioritizes tasks to manage high-volume orders. Proficient in wide range
of cooking techniques, dishes and cuisines with skill to customize on-demand. Familiar with mise en place, restocking and
cleaning.

SKILLS

• Knife Skills • Line management • Food storage

• Recipe customization • Mise en place

EXPERIENCE

Line Cook July 2020 - October 2020

Kinton Ramen (Japanese) | Toronto, Ontario
• Produced excellent food quality and presentation within target timeframes.

• Created an exciting dinig experience for guests.

• Supported kitchen operations by restocking and preparing stations for service with necessary supplies and equipment.

• Covered kitchen needs at any station, filling in for absent team members and bringing cooks up to speed.

• Prepared recipe ingredients, including chopping vegetables and creating sauces.

• Provided every customer with visually-appealing food by cooking and plating dishes correctly.

Line Cook May 2019 - August 2019

Baker Street Station (Upscale Pub) | Guelph, Ontario
• Prepared mise for service as a prep cook in a timely and effecient manner.

• Collaborated with front- and back-of-house team members to avoid service delays.

• Replenished food line ingredients and materials when running low.

• Carried out orders to meet demand in fast-paced environment.

• Worked quickly and flexibly to keep up with high volume of food orders per shift.

Line Cook/Counter Help October 2017 - March 2018

Van Gogh's Ear (Mexican) | Guelph, Ontario
• Used knife skills for consistently high standard chopping.

• Organized kitchen spaces in line with food storage procedures.

• Followed proper sanitation practices to maximize safety and prevent cross-contamination.

• Took customer orders and provided a pleasant dining experience for guests.

• Minimized waste by adhering to kitchen procedure.

• Collaborated with front- and back-of-house team members to avoid service delays.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) - Acting May 2022

Toronto Metropolitan (Ryerson) University, Toronto, ON